Donations & Financial Information

Scholarship Application & Awarding

Yes, Elevate Futures is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law (EIN: 33-4271091).
Two-thirds of each scholarship donation directly supports a student's college expenses, and one-third funds educational resources at their high school. A portion of general contributions also helps cover essential operational and administrative costs.
Absolutely! Please email us at chandler@elevatefutures.org for instructions on sending checks or making offline contributions.
Yes, many employers offer matching gift programs that can double your impact. Contact your employer’s HR department to see if your gift qualifies.

High school seniors planning to attend a college, university, or vocational school, demonstrating financial need, academic potential, and community involvement.
Students apply directly through our online application form, which opens annually each spring.
Recipients are selected through a transparent process based on clear criteria including academic achievement, financial need, and community involvement.
Scholarships are typically awarded each year in the late spring or early summer to align with college admission timelines.

Schools automatically receive grant funding when a student from their school is awarded an Elevate Futures scholarship, ensuring direct reinvestment into their educational community.
Grants can fund classroom technology, textbooks, educational supplies, mentoring programs, college readiness workshops, and extracurricular activities or clubs.
No separate application is required. Schools receive grants automatically once their student earns a scholarship.
Schools are required to submit brief reports detailing how funds were used, ensuring transparency and accountability.

Contact us at chandler@elevatefutures.org to discuss customized sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Yes, we offer tailored opportunities for companies to sponsor individual scholarships or groups of scholarships, creating visible community impact.
Absolutely. We proudly highlight corporate sponsors and large donors on our website, in communications, and at community events.